Comparison Console
Kershaw Mini Iridium vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$83.99Cheapest
US$108Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)
71 g (2.50 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Unknown
Lock type
DuraLock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
Unknown
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